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Mellite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mellite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Eudialyte physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mellite and Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Mellite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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